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Morocco, the gateway to Africa, is a country of amazing diversity. There are rugged mountains, rolling deserts, ancient civilizations, desolate beaches, and kind people. The towns and cities of Morocco are some of the most charming on the African continent. Its epic landscapes cover this stretch of North Africa like the ornately patterned rugs you crave at the market.Compared
The magical local life in Marrakech rocked the Kasbahs and followed in the footsteps of the old merchants of Fez with Casablanca, which combines a more modern perspective with its heritage, opportunities to escape the city abound, and the vast Sahara Desert to lure For tourists, the resorts along the Atlantic Ocean offer ideal places for kite surfing enthusiasts.
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marrakech
Once one of the country’s royal capitals, Marrakech is often referred to as the “Red City” because of its sandstone buildings. Marrakech was recognized as the “mecca of the hippies” in the 1960s, attracting superstars such as the Beatles, Yves Saint Laurent and the Rolling Stones. With its ornate ancient architecture and courtyards filled with orange, palm, almond and olive trees, Marrakech remains one of Africa’s most popular tourist attractions.
Located in the heart of Marrakech, the medina is a maze of ancient walls and alleyways packed with historical landmarks, museums, attractive food stalls, and colorful souks or markets. The central square, Djemand El-Fna, is the focal point of the medina, filled with snake charmers, musicians, acrobats, storytellers, magicians and stalls selling rugs, leather, ceramics, hookahs and spices.
Merzouga
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Located in a remote area near the Algerian border, Merzouga has become a popular base from which to explore the wonders of the Sahara Desert. The gigantic sand dunes of Erg Chebbi tower over it, reaching heights of more than 300 meters in some areas. Most tourists come to enjoy the expansive sandscapes, and hiking, quad biking and camel safari are popular ways to explore the dunes. Many travelers camp overnight in the desert to witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets that paint the dunes a rainbow of colors.
Formerly a stopover and stopover for Arab and Berber traders on their way to Timbuktu, Merzouga now has a growing selection of hotels for travelers to choose from. These can fit a variety of budgets and offer trips to the desert wonders and dune fields that surround you.
